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Sunfish Exotics Quality reptiles, apparel and design. About Me:
My name is Morgan Carpenter and I'm from a small town in North Carolina. This is not a "forever" thing!
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I typically work reptile shows in the Charlotte / Concord area and Raleigh in NC; and in Columbia and Fort Mill in SC. I also ship reptiles in the continental USA. I'm a small scale reptile breeder and artist and I take a lot of pride in providing you support for the lifetime of your pet. I love getting updates on past hatchlings as well! About Sunfish Exotics:
My first season breeding reptiles wa

s in 2015! I started with a handful of leopard gecko pairings but have expanded over the years into other species and projects. I really like to focus on quality over quantity, and that includes both quality morph expression and the overall health of my animals. I'm an artist and love doing reptile related artwork! I have an online shop coming soon, but you can always get art from me at reptile shows. :)

I'm currently in the process of scaling back a bit with the number of animals I keep. I just need to take a year or so to refocus on what I really am passionate about keeping and producing. IMPORTANT: Over the next few years (likely until 2023 at the earliest) I will ONLY be producing Western Hognoses (various morphs) and Northern Mexican Pinesnakes (Pituophis deppei jani)

I am planning on rebuilding and adding to my projects with only the best of the best! Current Species and Morphs at Sunfish Exotics:
-Western Hognoses (Albino, Axanthic, Anaconda, Arctic, Extreme Red Phase, Sable & Combos of the above)
-Northern Mexican Pinesnakes (Pituophis deppei jani) - Wildtypes

Past Species Produced at Sunfish Exotics
-Leopard Geckos
-Corn Snakes
-Leonis / Variable Kingsnakes

What's coming soon?
-Kingsnakes (leonis, speckled)
-More pituophis species
-Very select leopard geckos (limited morphs and wildtype species)

Future plans? I've got several species I'd really like to get into soon-ish and I'll let you know about them when the time comes!

Just sharing a cool snake... Kingfisher - Male chilabothrus angulifer (Cuban boa)
24/07/2024

Just sharing a cool snake...
Kingfisher - Male chilabothrus angulifer (Cuban boa)

Finally in pre-lay and settled into the nest box. Fingers crossed for a good, healthy clutch!
24/06/2024

Finally in pre-lay and settled into the nest box.
Fingers crossed for a good, healthy clutch!

I’ve decided to break two tanks down for some refurbishment and restocking! All fish / inverts are available. Located i...
23/06/2024

I’ve decided to break two tanks down for some refurbishment and restocking! All fish / inverts are available. Located in Harrisburg, NC 28075. No shipping with the summer heat, but can meet within an hours drive. I also have some reptiles available that I’d be happy to make group deals on. Just ask! Can check my MorphMarket but I also have animals not listed currently. I also will consider equal value trades, again just ask! PM for pricing / details.
https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/sunfishexotics/

Aquatics:
South American
-7x Young adult turquoise phase green severums (Heros efasciatus) I have one breeding pair that I will not separate, the rest can go as singles.
-Adult female wildtype bristlenose pleco
-?? Adult emerald cory cats (Corydoras / Brochis splendens) - Unsure how many I have, will get an accurate count in a bit. will not separate
-2x Young adult meesi imitator catfish (Brachyrhamdia meesi) - Rare, will not separate. Peaceful nocturnal catfish that shoals with cories in the wild. These guys grow to about 3-4” and should be kept with cories.

Livebearers
-?? Yellow tiger endlers (K Class), not sure how many I have. Will sell in 1.1 pairs or 1.2 trios until gone. I’ve had some hypomelanistic individuals pop up in this group and would be a fun project to play around with. Will throw in whatever young / fry I net as well for free.

African
-1x Synodontis sp. - was sold to me as a multipunctatus but it’s either a hybrid or similar dwarf species, it’s an adult and has settled out at around 4”.

Odds and Ends (Freebies)
-1x Pretty / Garnet Tetra (Hemigrammus pulcher) Free to home with an existing school
-1x Eastern Australian rainbowfish (Melanotaenia splendida) Free to home with an existing school
-1x Pygmy multi-striped loach (Micronemacheilus cruciatus) I would rather they go to a tank with an existing group but fine with them going singly too.
-Nerite snails (various sp, color forms) - Free with purchase of other fish

Tanager (Male DRMB) looking fresh after a shed. I'm taking it pretty easy this season (one clutch of hognoses, one Mexic...
17/06/2024

Tanager (Male DRMB) looking fresh after a shed. I'm taking it pretty easy this season (one clutch of hognoses, one Mexican pine) partly in prep for next year which is gonna be SUPER busy! Big plans! Hope everyone is doing well!
🌿Morgan

I picked up a new light tent setup and it's been really fun to play around with! I'm getting pics together of the janis ...
28/03/2024

I picked up a new light tent setup and it's been really fun to play around with! I'm getting pics together of the janis and will hopefully be able to start listing the ones who have had a growth shed today or tomorrow. I definitely want to get them shipped out before the weather starts getting truly hot.. or I may be tempted to keep them until fall! Pictured are Dahlia (female, maybe gravid?) and Snapdragon (male).

15/02/2024

Tentative 2024 Repticon Schedule
Charlotte / Concord Repticon
June 22-23
October 5-6
December 14-15

Raleigh Repticon
May 25-26
August 10-11
November 30- December 1

I will be bringing western hognoses, leopard geckos, northern Mexican pinesnakes, original artwork / reptile merch, and bioactive / naturalistic enclosure supplies. Potentially some gently used caging as well.

The little janis are going into their first growth sheds now! After they've all shed out and I've decided exactly how ma...
15/02/2024

The little janis are going into their first growth sheds now! After they've all shed out and I've decided exactly how many I'm keeping I will start listing them. I'm mostly taking it easy this year in terms of pairings but I'm hoping to have a nice clutch of half-siblings to this batch and maybe a hognose pair or two. This season is a lot of prep work, I have several new species that will be ready next season so I'm trying to get all my caging ready and in a good spot for a busy 2025. Hope you guys are doing well! 🌿

One of my breeder hognose males, produced here! Pairing up soon. I'll have an 2024 expo plan out soon as well.
18/01/2024

One of my breeder hognose males, produced here! Pairing up soon. I'll have an 2024 expo plan out soon as well.

I apologize for the lack of updates and posts! I caught covid for the first time and it was pretty rough! Here is the fu...
23/12/2023

I apologize for the lack of updates and posts! I caught covid for the first time and it was pretty rough! Here is the full jani clutch, I'll go back in and label with s*x and ID in a bit in the comments. I'm keeping them for another shed cycle but then will start making them available. Hope you all have a wonderful and peaceful Christmas & New Years!

PRICE REDUCED. Available: older model animal plastics "economy" 10 level, 32qt (Sterilite) rack with heat tape and tubs ...
17/10/2023

PRICE REDUCED.
Available: older model animal plastics "economy" 10 level, 32qt (Sterilite) rack with heat tape and tubs (no thermostat)
200 - pick up only in Harrisburg NC
Please PM if interested!

I'll be working the Charlotte / Concord repticon this weekend! As far as animals go I'll be bringing some hognoses (22s ...
11/10/2023

I'll be working the Charlotte / Concord repticon this weekend! As far as animals go I'll be bringing some hognoses (22s and 23s) and leopard geckos (23s and a handful of proven breeders). I will have a selection of original art prints, vinyl stickers, posters, and enamel pins. I'm also bringing a gently used (steam cleaned) AP 10 level, 32qt rack with heat tape and tubs priced to sell- it just needs a thermostat and will be good to go.

All 9 of the jani clutch. I'll update with better (labeled) individual pics once I get them weighed in and s*xed.
11/10/2023

All 9 of the jani clutch. I'll update with better (labeled) individual pics once I get them weighed in and s*xed.

First little jani out, we're best friends. Big, healthy baby.
07/10/2023

First little jani out, we're best friends. Big, healthy baby.

Got a pip on day 90 of incubation for the northern Mexican pine clutch!
04/10/2023

Got a pip on day 90 of incubation for the northern Mexican pine clutch!

Some updated pics of my western hognose holdbacks from last season. 1. Granite - Male - Purple line / extreme red X arct...
26/08/2023

Some updated pics of my western hognose holdbacks from last season.
1. Granite - Male - Purple line / extreme red X arctic (?) superconda het albino ph sable (Citrine X Amethyst) - he was slow to start and insisted on scented feeders but is now finally on unscented and starting to take off.
2. Ruby - Female - Extreme red arctic ph albino (Gabbro X Garnet) - in shed
3. Galena - Female - Arctic anaconda het albino (Gabbro X Splendid)

Got big plans for them in a couple years!
-Morgan 🐍🌻

The enamel pin pre-orders are going out today! I had to do some research and planning on how to package them for safe tr...
21/08/2023

The enamel pin pre-orders are going out today! I had to do some research and planning on how to package them for safe travels! I've decided to go all out and pack them first (with the freebies!) in padded bubble mailers and then packed into flat cardboard envelopes. I've heard of people having mixed results when only using one or the other so I figured I'd rather spend a little extra on supplies and shipping than send out pins that will end up damaged. I still need to take & edit photos / video for the listing ad for the pins but I will definitely make a post when they're ready to go!

Some pics from the past week or so. Still hatching eggs and raising up babies- more leopard geckos and Pituophis to come...
11/08/2023

Some pics from the past week or so. Still hatching eggs and raising up babies- more leopard geckos and Pituophis to come but I don't think I'm going to get any more hognose eggs this year.

Jani eggs looking good
09/08/2023

Jani eggs looking good

The first round of enamel pins have arrived! Couldn't resist having a hognose face be the first one. I've got to sort th...
05/08/2023

The first round of enamel pins have arrived! Couldn't resist having a hognose face be the first one. I've got to sort them out and send out the preorders but then will have them up for sale on my Etsy and of course at shows as well!

Couple cuties from today
22/07/2023

Couple cuties from today

The first small clutch of the year is out and feeding! Two little red arctic ph albino girls. I'm going to be holding ba...
16/07/2023

The first small clutch of the year is out and feeding! Two little red arctic ph albino girls. I'm going to be holding back all the hognoses this year until at least 15g to ensure they're bullet proof too, so they'll be here for a while. Eager to see their colors develop! 🌿🐍

Six years in the making and I couldn't be happier. 10 good jani eggs!
07/07/2023

Six years in the making and I couldn't be happier. 10 good jani eggs!

I'll be vending the Charlotte (Concord) Repticon July 8th & 9th! I will have the last of my 2022 juveniles (leopard geck...
28/06/2023

I'll be vending the Charlotte (Concord) Repticon July 8th & 9th! I will have the last of my 2022 juveniles (leopard geckos and western hognoses) as well as a few adult proven breeder leos. I'll also have lots of art, including some new products! Prints, posters, vinyl stickers, and originals. Enamel pins coming soon!

Still in the incubating eggs phase of the season, haven't had anything hatch out yet! I've got hognose and leo eggs cook...
28/06/2023

Still in the incubating eggs phase of the season, haven't had anything hatch out yet! I've got hognose and leo eggs cooking though, hoping for at least one clutch of Mexican pine eggs too.
Pics of my yellow red ratsnake pair.

Forgot to share yesterday, we were busy! Come say hi at The Aquatic Expo today until 5pm!
11/06/2023

Forgot to share yesterday, we were busy! Come say hi at The Aquatic Expo today until 5pm!

Yesterday was sticker cutting day for The Aquatic Expo !! Lots to choose from- reptiles, isopods, and of course fish! I'...
09/06/2023

Yesterday was sticker cutting day for The Aquatic Expo !! Lots to choose from- reptiles, isopods, and of course fish! I'll also have prints, posters, and a handful of originals. I'll be sure to share some pics tonight after I'm all setup! Hope to see you there 🌿✨

A couple of the reptiles I'll be packing up for The Aquatic Expo! I'm bringing 2022 leos and western hognoses in additio...
01/06/2023

A couple of the reptiles I'll be packing up for The Aquatic Expo! I'm bringing 2022 leos and western hognoses in addition to a handful of proven breeder leopard gecko adults. I'll also have plenty of art- prints, vinyl stickers, originals, and posters, K-class endlers, and bioactive vivarium / aquarium supplies! June 10-11th! definitely stop by!

Not exactly a nice picture, but a few days ago I pulled Marigold out to get a weight on her. She's up almost 300g since ...
01/06/2023

Not exactly a nice picture, but a few days ago I pulled Marigold out to get a weight on her. She's up almost 300g since coming out of brumation and has only been fed 3 times. She's also in shed (she's cleared up as of today!) so I'm really hoping it's pre-lay and I'll get a nice clutch of eggs in a couple weeks! I'll keep you guys posted!

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Here are the results of the big 1k Giveaway! Congrats to Anna, Dean, Nathaniel, and Ash! I'll be contacting you individually tomorrow to work out the details of your prizes! 🐍🐍🐍

A little video showing the hognoses I’ll be bringing to the Raleigh Repticon in August, I’ll make a separate video for the leopard geckos and etc later :) If any catch your eye feel free to reach out!

A little moment of tranquility with Marigold the Mexican pinesnake. Be sure to come see us at the Charlotte Repticon December 18-19! Post below on what I’ll have available.

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About Sunfish Exotics

Sunfish Exotics is a passion project owned and operated by Morgan Carpenter. I've always had an obsession with animals. I actually began in the aquarium hobby as a teenager, but after getting my first leopard gecko I fell completely in love with reptiles. I learned a lot in those first few years and made some mistakes, as we all do when first starting out. My small collection of pets grew, and in 2015 I made the leap and bred a single pair of leopard geckos for the first time. It was certainly not a perfect first attempt, but I was hooked. Each subsequent season I've put more and more time into this hobby and my plans for the future have grown. I'm also an artist! Most of my portfolio is animal or plant related. I love painting pet portraits, but I also offer other services such as logo design. I mainly work with watercolors, acrylics, and digital media.

My goal is to provide you with the best possible buying experience, no matter if the animal is your first reptile or you're a seasoned breeder.

I currently work with and produce a few different species:


  • Leopard Geckos